Recent content by Gamma1214

Oh boy... Once more, CTN excels at separating me from loose change... Maybe I can offset the $50 cost by not printing maps on waterproof paper but that seems like it puts an unwise amount of faith in the case remaining waterproof.

I got your back mem... I'll get back to my next build this weekend (not an outdoor adventure but it's a distraction).

I'll mail you a couple of Dollar General bags. I'm pretty sure they're actually seeds, and that's how the invasive stores are spreading. Sure seems like you'll see a yellow, plastic DG bag along the road somewhere and, next thing ya know, a store pops up.

Well, be safe out there but I won't have to worry about it because it appears that my house is a civilian target. I'm not certain why anyone would wanna nuke me but I guess there could be worse ways to go and they may have their reasons...

Prior to refrigeration, harvesting ice on Erie was a huge business.

I usually stop just short of oddly-flavored Spam (but, if I'm hungry enough...)

The parks have elevated platforms called chickees that people can camp upon. They usually include port-a-potties also. It makes camping easier in the really marshy areas and keeps you up out of reach of the gators. I searched some TRs to find a good picture but most have "photobucket"...

Woodsmoke and horses... if Chanel ever bottles that combo I might have to get married again.

Those buggers get up to 35 lbs... I'd probably cook one up just to see. (and here I thought rodents of unusual size didn't really exist)

No face shield but I've been pretty happy with the Guidewear jackets from Cabela's / Bass Pro Shops. They're lightweight, waterproof, breathe reasonably well and have held up really well. They've become my go-to light jacket for windy or rainy weather on trips or around home. They also seem to...

I'll agree that it's better than coon. I like to parboil young groundhogs and they taste a lot like rabbit to me. Best part is that just about any farmer will let you hunt them and doing so virtually guarantees you access during deer season.

I like the anchor pegs for chickee camping... DIY or purchase?

What on earth would cause a turkey to stalk a panther?!... Is there a turkey on YouTube doing insane survivalist challenges?

LOL We lost power for about 3 hours yesterday evening. I fired up the old white gas Coleman lantern right on the coffee table. Enough light to read by and a little heat as a bonus. :)

Once the place warms up a little, I'm thinking about revisiting SC and doing a few nights' trip. Both the Broad River and the Wateree River have been suggested and both would make a take-out at Sparkleberry Swamp a possibility. Broad River from Ninety-nine Islands Dam looks like 150 miles or...